Caravelle Hotel Bar

One-day itinerary: Backstage Pass to Saigon Culture and History

Country: Vietnam

1 Day

Take in two of Saigon’s iconic buildings with behind-the-scenes tours of the incredible AO Show at the old Saigon Opera House followed by a historical tour of the Caravelle Hotel where correspondents from NBC, CBS, ABC and many other foreign news organizations were based during the Vietnam War.

Your special evening will begin at 5:15 p.m. in the lobby of the Caravelle Hotel in Saigon/Ho Chi Minh City. The Caravelle’s General Manager Carl will be there to meet you and he will escort you across the road to the historic Saigon Opera House and introduce you to the AO Show organizer, who will give you a 15 minute exclusive pre-show tour of this historical building which is more than 115 year old.

Enjoy a drink in the WOW lounge before settling into your seats for the AO Show – a contemporary acrobatic and theatrical dance show which starts at 6 p.m. Let the traditions and culture of Vietnam captivate you as the story plays out. After the show you will have the opportunity to meet the performers and take photos with them in the Opera House Lobby.

Walk across to the Moët & Chandon Champagne Corner at the Caravelle Hotel and enjoy a glass of champagne and live lounge music with Carl, who will discuss the AO Show experience with you. Take a short history tour of the hotel with him, including the famous Saigon Saigon Bar, finishing in the Reflections Restaurant.

Between 8 and 8:30 p.m., Carl will say good night and direct you to the Restaurant Manager who will seat you for your dinner at Reflections.

Vietnam

Vietnam Adventure Tour – Locals’ Special

Country: Vietnam

14 Days | $4,110

We think that Vietnam makes a wonderful destination for those imbued with wanderlust, as it is home to fascinating culture, rich history and astounding natural wonders. With this tour, you will begin in Southern Vietnam and will work your way up to the capital of Hanoi in the North. This tour will take you through the villages and waterways of the Mekong Delta, trekking through the magnificent Hang En Cave, cycling through the outskirts of Hanoi and will finish in beautiful Halong Bay.

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Exploring the Mekong Delta in Vietnam

One-day itinerary: Mekong Delta Exploration

Country: Vietnam

1 Day

Get to know the Mekong Delta from an insider's perspective. Tour the floating markets, enjoy traditional snacks and a delicious lunch, and end the day with a homestay in a local village, with your guide acting as translator so you can truly get a deeper understanding of life on the Mekong.

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Vietnam

Custom Vietnam Spring Special

Country: Vietnam

10 Days | $2,845

While you can travel in Vietnam year-round, the best time of year to visit is the Spring. As the rest of Southeast Asia passes through their hot season, Vietnam enjoys comfortably warm temperatures, sea-breezes and sunshine. On this 10 day journey you will begin in Hanoi, Vietnam's fascinating and historic capital. Take in the stunning geography of Halong Bay before heading south to Hue in beautiful central Vietnam. Hue is home to Vietnam's Imperial City. Spend some time getting to know the locals before heading to Saigon and the Mekong Delta. Come see this amazing and varied country for yourself!

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